Tajikistan Signs Agreements for 2GW of Solar Power Projects
Tajikistan has made significant strides in its renewable energy sector, signing a series of agreements totaling 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar power projects during the International Investment Forum Dushanbe Invest 2025. The agreements include three protocols and two memorandums between the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and domestic and foreign companies on the construction of solar and wind power plants, as well as cooperation in energy education and training. These projects aim to strengthen Tajikistan's energy security and expand the use of renewable sources, paving the way for a more sustainable energy future.
Key Takeaways:
- A protocol with Wuhan Building Material Industry (China) has been signed for the construction of 500 MW of solar power capacity in Sughd Province.
- A protocol with Ayon Energy (Tajikistan) has been signed for 500 MW of solar power plants in the Sughd and Khatlon regions.
- A protocol with Ejing Technology (China) has been signed for 500 MW of solar capacity in Khatlon Province.
- A memorandum with Rosatom Renewable Energy (Russia) has been signed to develop up to 500 MW of solar projects in Tajikistan, as well as cooperation in training and knowledge exchange in renewable energy.
- The agreements aim to facilitate the diversification of the national energy portfolio and expedite the transition towards sustainable energy advancement.
- Sughd Province, Khatlon Province, and the Sughd and Khatlon regions are identified as key areas for solar power project development.
- The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has highlighted the importance of these agreements in strengthening Tajikistan's energy security.
Statistics:
- 2 GW of solar power projects have been agreed upon, including 3 protocols and 2 memorandums.
- The total capacity of solar power signed agreements is 2,000 MW.
- Solar power projects are scheduled to be constructed in Sughd Province, Khatlon Province, and the Sughd and Khatlon regions.
- The Memorandum with Rosatom Renewable Energy (Russia) aims to develop up to 500 MW of solar projects in Tajikistan.
Sources:
- Trend
- Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (Tajikistan)
- Wuhan Building Material Industry (China)
- Ayon Energy (Tajikistan)
- Ejing Technology (China)
- Rosatom Renewable Energy (Russia)
- Global Data Point
- SyndiGate Media Inc.